I just love all these cheffy programmes but don't you find that they are somewhat complicated? Requiring skills that only a professional would have and special equipment.... mmmm..not in my kitchen!
Simple and fresh is best! I don't know about you but I don't always have the time for very laborious dishes.
Here's a great favourite of mine! Russian Salad.
It's very easy and very filling..there are more complex recipes but I use this one as I find it easy to make.
Potatoes peeled and diced.
Carrots peeled and diced
Frozen peas
Hard boiled eggs
Mayonnaise
Olives (sliced in half... No stones, please!)
Tinned tuna in oil
Put the vegetables in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until cooked but the last ten minutes pop the eggs in.(eggs not straight from the fridge but at room temperature).
Drain and put into a large bowl.
Shell the eggs, cut into 4 then into 8 pieces. Pop them into the same bowl.
Drain the tuna, flake it and into the same bowl.
Add the olives
Add enough mayonnaise to bind it so it is moist but not sloppy.
There you have it! It's best served very cold with crispy bread.
Bon Appetite!
P.S:
Tuna is a semi-oily fish. Its protein contains selenium, manganese, potassium, omega 3 essential fatty acids and it contains Vitamin B niacin, B1, B6 and folate, all of which keep our arteries from hardening.
Potatoes - are a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, fibre,
Vitamin B, copper, tryptophan, manganese and lutein. Being alkaline potatoes help balance acidity, inflammation, high blood pressure and calms the nerves.
Carrots - are rich in beta-carotenes which help digestion and weight control. Carrots silicon which helps hair, skin and eyes because of the beta-carotenes, lycopene and lutein. And carrot tops make a great detox tea!
Peas- are full of Vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. It is an insoluble fibre so it's really good for your intestinal tract. It's great to fight infection, boost energy, immune system and helps men to improve their ability to fertilise a female egg.
Eggs - contain Vitamin D with help bones and teeth. It's also antioxidant and contains lutein and zeaxanthine, to name but a few, which help the eyes from losing sight. It help prevent cancer and heart disease. Try different eggs as some have different nutritional values. Don't over cook eggs as you will lose some of its benefits.
For more information on the nutritional information, you can Google it or look it up in specialised books on the subject like I did.
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